Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution.
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About Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.
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Driving times from Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
National Memorial
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- 12:00PM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Independence National Historical Park (3 min), Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (4 min), Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (6 min), Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (31 min), Valley Forge National Historical Park (36 min), First State National Historical Park (50 min).